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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.22, 22,448.76 and 14,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.22, 22,448.76 and 14,011.28 is: 19,324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.22 : 22,448.76 = 14,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.22/22,448.76 = 14,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.22x = 22,448.76 × 14,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.22x = 314,535,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,535,862.01/16,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,324.87

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